Mint 'Orange'
Mint 'Orange'
Quick Growing Facts
- Culinary
- Medicinal
- Deer Resistant
- Aroma
- Container
- Pollinator
- Indoor
- Drought
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Orange Mint Plants
Mentha × piperita f. citrata
Bring a bright citrus fragrance to your herb garden with Orange Mint. Its aromatic green leaves offer a refreshing alternative to traditional mint, with an orange-like scent that makes freshly picked sprigs especially appealing in drinks and fruit dishes.
Grow it in a container near your kitchen or patio, where you can enjoy its fragrance and gather a few leaves whenever inspiration strikes.
Citrus-Inspired Flavor for Your Kitchen
Add fresh leaves to fruit salads, iced tea, lemonade, and sparkling water. Gently bruise a sprig to release its aroma, or steep the leaves for a fragrant herbal tea.
Orange Mint also makes a lovely garnish for desserts and summer drinks. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste. Explore our mint plant collection for more flavors to grow.
Growing Orange Mint
- Light: Full sun to partial shade. Afternoon shade can help during hot weather.
- Soil: Choose fertile, well-drained soil that retains some moisture.
- Water: Keep the soil evenly moist without leaving the roots waterlogged. Check containers regularly and avoid letting the root ball dry out completely.
- Containers: Mint spreads vigorously. A separate pot with drainage holes helps keep its growth contained.
- Pruning: Snip stem tips regularly to encourage branching and maintain a fuller shape.
- Seasonal growth: Foliage may die back during cold weather and return in spring where winter conditions are suitable. Container roots may need additional winter protection.
Harvest Fresh Sprigs as Needed
Begin harvesting once your plant is established and producing healthy new growth. Snip tender stems just above a pair of leaves, leaving plenty of foliage for continued growth.
Use the leaves fresh for their bright fragrance, or dry small harvests for later use in teas. Store fully dried leaves in an airtight container away from heat, light, and moisture.
New plants just arrived? Follow our arrival and planting guide before moving them into their permanent home.
Orange Mint Plants
Mentha × piperita f. citrata
Bring a bright citrus fragrance to your herb garden with Orange Mint. Its aromatic green leaves offer a refreshing alternative to traditional mint, with an orange-like scent that makes freshly picked sprigs especially appealing in drinks and fruit dishes.
Grow it in a container near your kitchen or patio, where you can enjoy its fragrance and gather a few leaves whenever inspiration strikes.
Citrus-Inspired Flavor for Your Kitchen
Add fresh leaves to fruit salads, iced tea, lemonade, and sparkling water. Gently bruise a sprig to release its aroma, or steep the leaves for a fragrant herbal tea.
Orange Mint also makes a lovely garnish for desserts and summer drinks. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste. Explore our mint plant collection for more flavors to grow.
Growing Orange Mint
- Light: Full sun to partial shade. Afternoon shade can help during hot weather.
- Soil: Choose fertile, well-drained soil that retains some moisture.
- Water: Keep the soil evenly moist without leaving the roots waterlogged. Check containers regularly and avoid letting the root ball dry out completely.
- Containers: Mint spreads vigorously. A separate pot with drainage holes helps keep its growth contained.
- Pruning: Snip stem tips regularly to encourage branching and maintain a fuller shape.
- Seasonal growth: Foliage may die back during cold weather and return in spring where winter conditions are suitable. Container roots may need additional winter protection.
Harvest Fresh Sprigs as Needed
Begin harvesting once your plant is established and producing healthy new growth. Snip tender stems just above a pair of leaves, leaving plenty of foliage for continued growth.
Use the leaves fresh for their bright fragrance, or dry small harvests for later use in teas. Store fully dried leaves in an airtight container away from heat, light, and moisture.
New plants just arrived? Follow our arrival and planting guide before moving them into their permanent home.
